Gammy Heavy Cover Hooks

[retiredbosn]

I received a package of these hooks through the gift exchange. Question I assume the smaller eye on the back of the shank is the keeper. Do I tie to these hooks using a palomar or is there another recommended knot? To avoid confusion I know to tie to the main eye. The keeper looks like a small needle to me, that had been tired to the shank.

[1234567]

That smaller eye on the shank is the bait keeper and it works great for me. Palomar would work but a snell may be better depending on how your using it. Those are nice because they are strong and the welded eye keeps superlines from snapping.

[flippin and pitchin]

That smaller eye on the shank is the bait keeper and it works great for me. Palomar would work but a snell may be better depending on how your using it. Those are nice because they are strong and the welded eye keeps superlines from snapping.

I agree 100%. This hook in 4/0 worked really well for me last spring. The wire is larger diameter that regular hooks so a solid set is required to penetrate. They do not flex however.

[tbone1993]

Use a palomar knot , you can also double up on the palomar knot for added strength.

[wisconsin heat]

Use a snell knot! Bub tosh has one that is really easy to tie, effective and strong! check it out!

[deep]

I only ever used those for punching, and I used a snell knot that Bub Tosh preached. The (trailer) keeper seemed to have a habit of getting loose and falling out; so I started to superglue that before going fishing after the first few trips.